Sunday, January 3, 2016

Preserving Your Christmas Poinsettias

Poinsettias are some of the prettiest flowers of the season. If you're like me, you want to keep these beauties going for longer than a couple of months. How do you preserve them so you can enjoy more than one season? Here's what I do: First, place the plant in a dry place. I find that my garage works well. Keep the soil damp, but cut back on the amount of water you give it. In March, prune the poinsettia to about six inches above the ground and repot in a larger container. Two inches wider in diameter usually works well. When this is done, set the plant indoors, where it can receive full sun. When the poinsettia starts to grow, fertilize it. Your poinsettia will be blooming again in no time.

I received a few poinsettias in December of 2014. They easily lasted about 8 months just sitting on the kitchen table with minimal watering. They seem to be pretty hardy plants as long as you keep them room temperature and dryish!

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I am a professional musician who plays and teaches violin, viola, and piano. I am also a childrens author. My published works are That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN, That Mama is a Grouch, and Ten Zany Birds. You can visit me at www.sherryellis.org.